Transportation Router

US1592 Paragon Wholesale Foods Corp; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. seeks a routing-focused professional to manage incoming calls from drivers and customer service, gather delivery time information, and route orders for next-day deliveries. The role supports transportation operations and requires accurate data entry and routing system upkeep.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least 3 years of transportation/warehouse experience, and strong communication and multitasking abilities to maintain efficient delivery flows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a transportation/warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with routing software and data entry practices.

Responsibilities

• Route orders for next-day deliveries and field calls from drivers and customer service.
• Perform routing system maintenance and set up new accounts in the routing system.
• Print and sort pick tickets for distribution to shippers; perform dispatching functions.
• Reconcile driver manifests and ensure delivery status is accurately recorded.

Skills

Delivery area knowledge

Good communication

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Office equipment

Education

High School or GED

Tools

RoadNet

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

A router is responsible for fielding incoming calls from drivers and customer service. Gathers and records delivery time information and delivery status on selected accounts. Routes orders for next day deliveries, along with assisting with other functions required of the transportation department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer the routing system by manually routing orders using RoadNet.
• Performing maintenance on the routing system.
• Set up new accounts for the routing system.
• Prints and sorts pick tickets for distribution to shippers.
• Preforms dispatching functions.
• Reconciles driver manifest.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School or GED.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a transportation/warehouse environment.

Professional Skills

• Knowledge of delivery areas.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail-oriented
• Must be able to use a computer terminal effectively, as well as other office equipment.

Physical Demand

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Must be able to perform data entry functions continuously.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

Most important decisions made fully independently:

• Routing of orders and trucks.

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

• All work regularly reviewed by the supervisor and manager.